Love Games
Level 42
Love Games by Level 42 (released in 1981) appeared in 22 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 501 in 2001. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and last appeared on it in 2021.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1957 |
| 2020 | 1992 |
| 2018 | 1956 |
| 2017 | 1667 |
| 2016 | 1683 |
| 2015 | 1638 |
| 2014 | 1256 |
| 2013 | 1815 |
| 2012 | 1712 |
| 2011 | 1787 |
| 2010 | 1701 |
| 2009 | 1783 |
| 2008 | 1562 |
| 2007 | 1767 |
| 2006 | 1741 |
| 2005 | 1674 |
| 2004 | 1810 |
| 2003 | 1172 |
| 2002 | 997 |
| 2001 | 501 |
| 2000 | 1449 |
| 1999 | 596 |
More by Level 42
- It's Over best position 565
- Lessons In Love best position 617
- Running In The Family best position 963
How the song fared
On average, Love Games was at position 1555.3 in the 22 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1992 in 2020. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 20 editions (up to and including 2018). The biggest rise came in 2001: from position 1449 to position 501 (+948). The biggest fall came in 2000: from position 596 to position 1449 (-853). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2021.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 22 editions, this song shares that score with 33 other songs, and 880 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 1,380 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 501.
Also released in 1981
82 other songs from 1981 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- The River – Bruce Springsteen best position 7
- In The Air Tonight – Phil Collins best position 36
- Under Pressure – David Bowie & Queen best position 38
- Don't Stop Believin' – Journey best position 79
- 32 Jaar (Sinds 1 Dag Of 2) – Doe Maar best position 105
- Vienna – Ultravox best position 106
Neighbours in the 2021 list
In 2021, this song was at position 1957. If I Could Turn Back Time (Cher) was at position 1956, one place higher; High Hopes (Panic! At The Disco) was at position 1958, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Love Games by Level 42 in the Top 2000?
Love Games was on the list in 22 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2021.
What is the highest position of Love Games in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 501 in 2001.
How high was Love Games in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.